This summit is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and the President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association…reports Asian Lite News
For the first time in its history of seventy years, the World Summit for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, will be held outside of Europe, in the United Arab Emirates in Dubai, the city of achievements and wonders.
It is a historic milestone for the city of Dubai to host this prestigious summit that contributes to advancing healthcare and prevention and reinforce UAE’s commitment towards becoming the hub of scientific innovations and knowledge exchange.
This vibrant city annually attracts what major cities and global capitals find challenging to do and hosting this summit is yet another outstanding achievement for the city of Dubai.
This summit is held under the patronage of Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and the President of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association.
The international conference is a collaboration of UAE Genetic Diseases Association, the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, and the Arab Federation for Clinical Biology.
The conference will open its doors from 26th to 30th May, 2024. Based on the previous edition held in Italy in 2023, organisers expect to welcome more than 11,000 scientists and specialised doctors to the UAE to join the event.
The four days conference will host multiple forums and sessions which offer opportunity for knowledge exchange, scientific research, and discussions on the latest developments in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine.
Professor Khosrow Adli, the organisation’s president, emphasised, “The International Conference on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine welcomes all scientists and researchers from the Gulf and offers an opportunity for participation from other Arab countries and all members from Africa, Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, and the Pacific region. This conference is one of the most successful in the world.”
Dr. Anwar Burai, the official representative of the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, stated, “The 26th International Conference on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine will be exceptional as it will be held in the Arab world for the first time since its inception in 1954. It will be hosted alongside the 17th Arab Union Conference for Biological Sciences, the 10th annual meeting of the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, and the 8th International Conference on Genetic Disorders of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases.”
Dr. Maryam bin Matar, the founder of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases and the Sheikh Zayed Centre for Genetic Research, praised, “The conference programme will be a unique version of innovative and stimulating discussions aimed at transforming the patient medical system into a health system that caters to the well-being and early prevention of diseases, aligning with the specific needs of our young communities in the region as a priority for the outcomes of this vital medical event. The programme has been developed under the leadership of our colleagues from the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, the Arab Federation, the local team of the organisation, and the scientific council of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases.”
Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, added, “Dubai’s hosting of the World Summit for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2024 is evidence of the trust placed in Dubai and its immense capabilities to host major events. It reinforces our commitment to establish Dubai as a prime destination for hosting global events, enhancing the knowledge-based economy by facilitating the sharing of information, exchanging experiences, developing skills, and strengthening relationships.”
He further stated, “Within the framework of our visionary leadership’s ambitious goals and our commitment to achieving the objectives of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, Dubai continues its efforts to become a global center for trade, business, innovation, talent attraction, and investment. Undoubtedly, participants in this significant global summit will attend an exceptional edition in a global city close to major markets.”
These gatherings will provide an opportunity for knowledge exchange, scientific research, and discussions on the latest developments in clinical chemistry and laboratory medicine. It’s an initiative undertaken by Dubai, a city prepared to step into the heart of the era with open arms, ready to host everything that contributes to advancing healthcare and prevention.
Professor Khosrow Adli, the organization’s president, emphasized, “The International Conference on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine welcomes all scientists and researchers from the Gulf and offers an opportunity for participation from other Arab countries and all members from Africa, Europe, North America, Central/South America, Asia, and the Pacific region. This conference is one of the most successful in the world.”
Dr. Anwar Burai, the official representative of the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, stated, “The 26th International Conference on Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine will be exceptional as it will be held in the Arab world for the first time since its inception in 1954. It will be hosted alongside the 17th Arab Union Conference for Biological Sciences, the 10th annual meeting of the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, and the 8th International Conference on Genetic Disorders of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases.”
Dr. Maryam bin Matar, the founder and chairperson of the UAE Genetic Diseases Association and the Sheikh Zayed Center for Genetic Research, praised, “The conference program will be a unique version of innovative and stimulating discussions aimed at transforming the patient medical system into a health system that caters to the well-being and early prevention of diseases, aligning with the specific needs of our young communities in the region as a priority for the outcomes of this vital medical event. The programme has been developed under the leadership of our colleagues from the Saudi Society for Clinical Chemistry, the Arab Federation, the local team of the organization, and the scientific council of the Emirates Society for Genetic Diseases.”
Hilal Saeed Al Marri, Director General of the Department of Economy and Tourism in Dubai, added, “Dubai’s hosting of the World Summit for Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine 2024 is evidence of the trust placed in Dubai and its immense capabilities to host major events. It reinforces our commitment to establish Dubai as a prime destination for hosting global events, enhancing the knowledge-based economy by facilitating the sharing of information, exchanging experiences, developing skills, and strengthening relationships.”
He further stated, “Within the framework of our visionary leadership’s ambitious goals and our commitment to achieving the objectives of Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, Dubai continues its efforts to become a global centre for trade, business, innovation, talent attraction, and investment. Undoubtedly, participants in this significant global summit will attend an exceptional edition in a global city close to major markets.”
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